Each of us needs to be able to spend "Quality Time" with those we love and like, even if there is an insane amount of carnality. A few weekends ago was one of those times for my family, mother and brother's family to able to spend time together in Las Vegas of all places!
I think this will help to illustrate the point, while driving down Paradise road (which is not the strip but is connected to it) my wife let out a gasp...when I looked up I knew why. Right next to us was a moving billboard with for the most part, naked women 'involved' with each other. Both of us looked back to see if our 14 & 11 year old boys were looking in that direction - if they weren't, they were now after my wife's nice gasp.
Our 14 year old was visually mesmerized while our 11 year old was disgusted and intrigued at the same time. While my wife and I realize we can not keep out all that the world has to offer, we are trying to limit the rate at which our boys gain exposure. Although neither of us wanted this experience during this family quality time (what did we expect in Las Vegas!), it did provide the opportunity to continue our discussions on the birds, bees and all other flying things... This is one of the great things about quality time, you have the TIME to have those discussions that you would not necessarily make time to have.
We were in Vegas for the annual AAU basketball tournament and the final game was a nail bitter where our son's team was down 15 points and was able to mount a come back to win by one point. If that was not enough (I assure you it was) we (the adults) also got a chance to see the Cirque Du Soliel show O at the Bellagio. What a GREAT show and time we had uuhhhing and aahhing at what the performers were doing on that amazing stage.
Creating memories is one of the hallmarks of spending quality time with those you love and like.
How do you spend your quality time?
Blessings,
-d
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